Calibration Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Calibration Technician III

San Diego, CA | Onsite

12-Month Contract with Strong Potential for Extension or Direct Hire

Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Help Ensure the Accuracy Behind Life-Changing Medical Devices

We're seeking a skilled Calibration Technician III to join a leading medical device manufacturing team in San Diego. In this role, you'll work with a wide range of sophisticated testing, measurement, and manufacturing equipment that plays a critical role in producing high-quality products that impact patient lives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex instrumentation, working across multiple departments, and contributing to a highly regulated, cutting-edge manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

As a key member of the calibration team, you will:

• Perform calibration, adjustment, and verification of electronic, mechanical, dimensional, temperature, humidity, and pressure-based equipment
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and measurement systems to identify and resolve performance issues
• Execute preventive maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and uptime
• Maintain accurate calibration records and equipment documentation
• Review vendor calibration certificates and service reports for compliance and accuracy
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities, and R&D teams
• Utilize CMMS systems such as IBM Maximo to manage calibration schedules and equipment histories

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 2+ years of calibration or instrumentation experience
• Experience calibrating and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic equipment
• Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments such as medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, aerospace, or similar industries
• Experience maintaining technical documentation and calibration records
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech manufacturing
• Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, or other regulated quality systems
• Experience with IBM Maximo or similar CMMS platforms
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) certification
• Experience supporting CAPA, investigations, or equipment reliability initiatives

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work with advanced manufacturing and testing technologies
• Gain exposure to a diverse range of sophisticated instrumentation and calibration systems
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D teams
• Play a critical role in product quality, reliability, and patient safety
• Long-term opportunity with strong potential for extension and permanent conversion
• Join a collaborative team where your technical expertise directly impacts operational success

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.